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bamboozled

[bam-boo-zuhld] / bæmˈbu zəld /




ADJECTIVE
fooled
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK
clear cognizant unfooled untricked


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As it turns out, I’m hardly the only person to have felt hoodwinked, bamboozled, and/or flat-out deceived by my smartphone’s forecasts in 2026.

From Slate Aug. 21, 2026

Novelties at Mayer am Nussberg that would have bamboozled Keller's ancestors include vegan food, alcohol-free wine -- of which Keller offers four sorts -- and self-service order touchscreens.

From Barron's Jul. 26, 2026

The gap between the two in qualifying in Monaco was a chasm at 0.394 seconds, and Russell said he was "a bit bamboozled".

From BBC Jun. 7, 2026

Young adults aren’t confused or bamboozled by the risks they’re taking.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 19, 2025

“Did I invite you? Or was it more like I bamboozled you?”

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds




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